Costuming:ID Agent Kallus

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Agent Kallus
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Model TK-30309, Photo by Niels Revers
 
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Description: Agent Kallus
Prefix: ID
Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps
Context: Star Wars : Rebels

Agent Kallus was an officer of the Imperial Security Bureau, specifically charged with eliminating any rebel threats. His Imperial code name was ISB-021, a low number indicating his high rank.


For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

The Imperial Officer Corps defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2 “Executor” are listed in blue. Requirements for Level 3 “Imperator” are listed in red.



This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.


  • This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum.
  • GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum.
  • Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval.
  • Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size.
  • Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.


Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.


ID Kallus helmet.png Helmet

If the costumer does not have matching facial hair the helmet should be worn at all times.

  • See Helmet Detail Page for multiple views of the helmet
  • The helmet is dark grey in color.
  • A silver armored section over-lays the forehead, with holes.
  • A plain silver armored section is located on the back of the helmet with 3 holes.
  • A skirt extends around the base of head helmet, protecting the wearers neck.
  • The front of the helmet has a face plate covering the cheeks leaving the mouth and nose clearly visible.
  • Ear blocks are fixed to the side of the helmet.
    • The ear block tappers out at an angle, approximately half way down.
    • A silver circular section appears in the top center of the ear block, within a hexagon.
    • A raised rectangular section sits at the bottom of the ear block, with two rows of three circles.
    • Three circular markings sit above this.
  • Located above the ear block are light grey detailed markings following its contour.
  • Light grey triangular details, outlined in red adorn the bottom corners of the face plate.




ID Kallus bodyarmor.png Body Armor
  • The body armor is dark grey in color, matching the base color of the helmet.
  • Armor covers the chest area from collar bone to abdomen, completely covering ribs from left to right.
  • Pects on the armor are separated at the bottom, meeting at the top.
  • An elevated rank bar holder, light grey in color, sits on the left breast of the armor.
    • This consists of four opaque rank tiles.
    • Two blue, one grey (matching the color of the holder) and one red -- As seen in season one.
    • Three blue, two yellow -- As seen in season two.
  • The back armor is the same height as the chest armor.
  • The back armor is adorned with two raised sections.
    • The left section contains a small raised rectangle at the top with a long painted rectangle underneath.
    • The right section contains a long painted rectangle with a small raised rectangle underneath.
    • The markings on the left and right sections are the same light grey as the rank bar holder.
  • The top of the armor is connected with two shoulder bridges.
    • Each bridge has single bolt which connects it to the back armor.
  • The bottom of the armor is connected by a strip of black fabric or elastic (xx inches in height).
  • Weathering reasonably matches visual reference.




ID Kallus tunic.jpg Tunic
  • Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants.
  • The base colour of the tunic is dark grey with the front panel and shoulder in medium grey.
  • Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke.
  • Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
  • The standing collar has square corners and is about 2" tall.
    • Collar closes snugly and includes a modesty panel behind closure.
  • The left of the collar is adorned with a rank insignia.
    • Solid white triangle, a red vertical line and a solid white circle, as per visual reference seen in Season One.
    • White triangle outline, a white line, a yellow line, and a white dot, as per visual reference seen in Season Two and Three.
  • Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs or buttons.
  • Sleeves contain one seam, which should be on the inner arm.
  • Grey shoulder panels extend half way down the upper arm.
  • Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric)


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • The collar markings should appear to be painted.
  • A central seam runs down the back of the tunic.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
  • The bottom curve of the shoulder panels meets the bottom curve of the raised pectorals and form an arch, as per visual reference.
  • The edges of the front panel form continuous vertical lines where they meet the front armor.
  • The belt is secured by a single loop on back of the tunic, aligned with the central seam.




ID Kallus gloves.png Gloves
  • Black, leather or leather-like material.
  • Enclosed fingered and non-textured.
  • No buckles, straps, etc.
  • A black armored gauntlet is attached to the top of the glove.
    • A raised grey strip is positioned at the top of the gauntlet.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):




ID Kallus belt.png Belt
  • The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material.
  • Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable.
  • There are no loops on the belt.
  • A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) to the left of the buckle.
  • The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
  • Buckle has a raised metal circle.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
  • Two grooves run horizontally along the belt, roughly 1/4” from the top and bottom of the belt.




ID Kallus pants.jpg Trousers
  • Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the dark grey of the tunic.
  • Trousers are straight with slight blousing where they meet the shin armor.
  • Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.
  • Seams on the outside and inside of the leg are acceptable.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • When ironed the trousers do not show a central crease.




ID Kallus shin.png Shin armor
  • Designed to sit over the boots, with no visible means of attachment.
  • Tubular in shape, non matt black in color.
  • A raised grey horizontal strip is located at the top of the armor.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):
  • No visible seam.




ID Kallus boots.png Boots
  • Boots are above ankle height and made of leather or leather-like material.
  • Small U-shaped elastic sections on both sides of the ankle, are acceptable, but should be covered by the shin armor.
  • Flat sole with a short heel.
  • No buckles or laces.
  • Jodhpur/ Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • There is no seam present on the front of the boot.
  • Matte black in color.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

The edges of the soles are dark grey in colour.



ID Kallus appearance.png Facial hair and hair style
  • Basic approval does not require matching facial hair, however, the helmet should be worn at all times if it is not.
  • Hair is red or brown in colour.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Distinctive sideburns and hair cut to match visual reference.





Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.


ID Kallus gun.jpg Lasan Honor Guard AB-75 Bo-Rifle
  • Similar in appearance to the Bo-rifle seen in the cartoon.




Kallus bostaff.jpg AB-75 - Staff Form
  • Similar in appearance to the weapon seen in the cartoon.







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